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🧯Fire safety planning

Fire safety for San Antonio residents

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The San Antonio Fire Department (SAFD) offers training and resources for San Antonio citizens. | Photo by San Antonio Fire Department
Setting off your smoke detector while cooking can be quite annoying and loud. However, it’s actually doing you a favor and telling you it works — important no matter what type of dwelling you live in. Smoke alarms are just one small (but important) part of your fire safety plan. In case of an emergency, what’s yours?

Making your plan

The San Antonio Fire Department (SAFD) encourages residents to have a fire escape plan for your home. The plan will guide you on what to do in case of a fire emergency. Don’t have one? Here are a few things to include:
  • Draw a plan of your house
  • Find two ways out of every room if possible (including doors and windows)
  • Make sure every room has a smoke detector, and that they work (remember to test them regularly)
  • Choose an outside designated meeting place for those you live with
  • Teach the plan to everyone in the house, and practice
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Last year, SAFD partnered with Councilwoman Viagran in District 3 to install smoke detectors.

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Photo by SAFD

Tips + resources

Make sure your fire plan is placed where everyone in the home can see it. Hopefully, you’ll never need to use it — but if you do find yourself in an emergency situation, SAFD wants people to remember SCAN. This acronym stands for:
  • Smoke alarm
  • Clear a path for escape
  • Action plan
  • Neighbors (make sure to check on them)
For more information about fire safety resources, visit the SAFD Public Education website.

Did you know SAFD has installed tens of thousands of smoke alarms throughout San Antonio for free? This is possible through the Smoke Alarm Program that offers free smoke alarms, including installation to citizens living in single family homes in San Antonio. For more information, call 2-1-1 or fill out this form.
 
Events
Wednesday, July 26
  • Registered Nurse Hiring Event | Wednesday, July 26 | 4-9 p.m. | Santa Rosa Hospital Westover Hills, 11212 Texas 151, San Antonio | Free | Find your next career in the health industry with on the spot interviews.
  • Women’s World Cup Watch Party | Wednesday, July 26 | 7 p.m. | Alamo Beer Co., 202 Lamar St., San Antonio | Free | Watch Team USA play the Netherlands.
  • Live Trivia | Wednesday, July 26 | 7-9 p.m. | The Pigpen Neighborhood Bar, 106 Pershing Ave., San Antonio | Free | Bring your team and test your knowledge for a chance to win a cash prize.
Thursday, July 27
  • Shop N Sip Market | Thursday, July 27 | 5-10:30 p.m. | Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen, 103 E. Jones Ave., San Antonio | Free | Bring the dog + grab a drink and shop at this local vendor market.
  • Yoga | Thursday, July 27 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | The Good Kind, 1127 S. St Mary’s St., San Antonio | Free | Bring your own mat and enjoy a stretch sesh.
  • Latte Art Throwdown | Thursday, July 27 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Aiden By Best Western at San Antonio Riverwalk, 1103 E. Commerce St., San Antonio | Free | Join Pulp Coffee for this craft + class event.
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News Notes
Community
  • United Way and community partners are offering free boxed fans from Project Cool to individuals who are over 60 years old, have a disability, and are in critical need. Need a fan? Eligible citizens can request one by calling United Way at 211. Fan donations are also needed.
Closed
  • 210 Ceviche announced they have permanently closed after 10 years of business. The announcement was made over Facebook earlier this week, though no specific reason was given. The business thanked it’s customers for their support, loyalty, and love for their food on behalf of the owners.
Festival
  • Hemisfair is looking for vendors for its 2023 SA Veterans Day event on Saturday, November 11 from 12-8 p.m. The event will feature live entertainment, interactive activities, living history exhibits, and veteran resources from businesses + organizations. Interested? Vendors must fill out a form by Friday, September 1.
Biz
  • Pabst Brewing Co. will move its headquarters from The Rand Building to the new The Soto — a 141,400-sqft, timber-framed office building. The beer company will occupy a 22,000-sqft footprint and will cost around $2.2 million to finish out the space. A target move-in date is set for this fall. (SA Business Journal)
Regional
  • Chick-fil-A is not only adding six new locations to the San Antonio-area but they are also building a distribution center in Selma. The 185,000-sqft facility will help serve restaurant locations in the South Texas region. Chick-fil-A plans to have the center up and running by late 2024. (MySA)
Announced
  • Traveling to Vegas? San Antonio’s own Whataburger just announced its newest location will open on the Las Vegas Strip later this fall. The restaurant will feature two stories, all your favorite menu items, and will be open 24/7. This also marks the 15th state the burger chain is available in.
Open
  • Heretic Moto Co., a new motorcycle apparel and gear company, has officially opened its doors. Located in the Lone Star district, next to San Antonio Gold, the shop will also carry KRIEGA products and will host community motorcycle events. You can visit them Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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🍪 Fresh out the oven

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We’re always down to pick up a warm cookie from Texas Cookie Shop. | Photo by @texascookieshop
We all know cookies are delicious, and a wonderfully simply way to treat yourself. But finding the perfect cookie? That can be an entirely different adventure ... and that’s where we come in.

Check out five cookie spots we think are pretty sweet:

Lily’s Cookies, 2716 McCullough Ave.
This local bakery offers a cookie for every occasion. From classic favorites like chocolate chip and peanut butter to massive monster cookies and intricately iced sugar cookies, there’s no shortage of treats to try.

Texas Cookie Shop, 20210 Stone Oak Pkwy.
With a flavor selection that rotates weekly, you’ll never grow tired of this shop’s cookies. Some of our favorites include the M&M, cinnamon churro, and lemon poppyseed.

Crumbl Cookies, multiple locations
This Utah-based chain has 600+ locations nationwide. Crumbl’s flavors rotate seasonally, and we always love when the key lime pie cookie makes an appearance on the menu.
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Today’s edition by:
Adriana

From the editor
I had a friend cook me dinner last year and accidentally set off all my smoke detectors. As a result, my dog Benny associates me cooking — or even just touching the oven — with the smoke alarm. He runs and attempts to hide under my bed because the piercing sound of the alarm scares him (it scares me too but I’m glad the detectors work).

However, I can make a mean shrimp and arugula risotto without setting off any alarms.
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